Complete Dash Removal

[JonnyTahoe]

Has anyone removed the entire dash from a 00-06 Tahoe? What is all involved and how long does it take.

 

[wjburken]

Has anyone removed the entire dash from a 00-06 Tahoe? What is all involved and how long does it take.

I think @Matthew Jeschke might have done this recently.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

I think @Matthew Jeschke might have done this recently.

sure did. Is much easier than one might think. Hardest part is removing the top of the dash as its quite fragile. rest is a lot of work but a breeze.

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[JonnyTahoe]

sure did. Is much easier than one might think. Hardest part is removing the top of the dash as its quite fragile. rest is a lot of work but a breeze.

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I'm thinking of putting my dark grey dash from my Tahoe into my Texas Yukon which has the tan interior. I was hoping the entire dash could be removed as one unit. Thanks Matt for the info.

 

[OR VietVet]

If I recall, isn't there some hidden bolts when you do remove the cover? You have to really look for them.....I think.

 

[Mezzo]

If I recall, isn't there some hidden bolts when you do remove the cover? You have to really look for them.....I think.

Just did this last week,if memory serves, 1 bolt behind both air vents around the passenger side air bag,2 bolts behind were the fuse panel woulsd be on driver side and 2 on passenger,and I think like 3 or 4 around instrument cluster behind the bezel

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

Mine came appart in a few pieces. I couldnt see how to take it apart as one piece.

- top cover and bottom stuff (knee bolster, glove box, console area
- there vents set on top with electronics. a few bolts hold the vents on then they come out.
- there is a skeleton everything hangs on... there are bolts on A pillars that hold that and one behind console area
-there is a structural brace... I didn't disasseble any more.. the brace would require removing the steering column. It has some alluminum? parts acting as fixtures to hold other parts. Behind it is air handler for HVAC as well.

I did disconnect harness. and push through firewall. That unscrews from botton of engine compartment fuse block

this is all quite abreviated and missing all the nuances.

Can easily put back together. Everything only goes one way. Kind of assumes you are comfortable doing this sort of thing. I have confidence anybody could do it. However is probably a 8 out of 10 in difficulty. Simply because there are a LOT of things you will take apart. I could probably do it in a day though. especially because I did it before.

That said the factory service manual doesn't even go into this level of detail (at least I couldnt find anything on it in there)

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[JonnyTahoe]

Mine came appart in a few pieces. I couldnt see how to take it apart as one piece.

- top cover and bottom stuff (knee bolster, glove box, console area
- there vents set on top with electronics. a few bolts hold the vents on then they come out.
- there is a skeleton everything hangs on... there are bolts on A pillars that hold that and one behind console area
-there is a structural brace... I didn't disasseble any more.. the brace would require removing the steering column. It has some alluminum? parts acting as fixtures to hold other parts. Behind it is air handler for HVAC as well.

I did disconnect harness. and push through firewall. That unscrews from botton of engine compartment fuse block

this is all quite abreviated and missing all the nuances.

Can easily put back together. Everything only goes one way. Kind of assumes you are comfortable doing this sort of thing. I have confidence anybody could do it. However is probably a 8 out of 10 in difficulty. Simply because there are a LOT of things you will take apart. I could probably do it in a day though. especially because I did it before.

That said the factory service manual doesn't even go into this level of detail (at least I couldnt find anything on it in there)

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Thanks for a good detailed run down of what is all involved. I have seen assembly line videos of the entire dash going in as one complete unit and assumed it comes out as one complete unit. after reading your post about what it takes to remove it I think I will just live with my tan interior. If it takes the better part of a day that's all I needed to know thanks again.

 

[Rocket Man]

The cover itself takes about a half hour to remove, maybe an hour if you go real slow. That’s what I’m assuming you mean by removing the “entire dash” if you just want to swap colors. I removed mine, stripped, painted and reinstalled it in one day. It’s not hard at all. The NNBS dashes are way more difficult and easier to break. I have also removed the substructure on my NNBS but not on my NBS. Here’s a how-to for the NBS. https://www.gmfullsize.com/threads/how-to-take-out-dash-nbs.53667/

 

[JonnyTahoe]

The cover itself takes about a half hour to remove, maybe an hour if you go real slow. That’s what I’m assuming you mean by removing the “entire dash” if you just want to swap colors. I removed mine, stripped, painted and reinstalled it in one day. It’s not hard at all. The NNBS dashes are way more difficult and easier to break. I have also removed the substructure on my NNBS but not on my NBS. Here’s a how-to for the NBS. https://www.gmfullsize.com/threads/how-to-take-out-dash-nbs.53667/

I didn't realize the pad and other color parts all come off separate from the Structure itself. just want to change the pad and all the tan stuff. That I can probably handle. Thanks for all the great info.

 

[OR VietVet]

Did you also check out some you tube videos? If you do look, make sure to watch at least 2-3 ways. Some of those videos are worthless.

 

[wjburken]

Did you also check out some you tube videos? If you do look, make sure to watch at least 2-3 ways. Some of those videos are worthless.

True story!

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

The cover itself takes about a half hour to remove, maybe an hour if you go real slow. That’s what I’m assuming you mean by removing the “entire dash” if you just want to swap colors. I removed mine, stripped, painted and reinstalled it in one day. It’s not hard at all. The NNBS dashes are way more difficult and easier to break. I have also removed the substructure on my NNBS but not on my NBS. Here’s a how-to for the NBS. https://www.gmfullsize.com/threads/how-to-take-out-dash-nbs.53667/

Yeah if you want to switch covers, is very easy although be careful with top. it is quite fragile... I though you needed to remove entire assembly. you can more than swap colors by swapping the skin so to speak.

I think factory can do as one unit. though i have never tried. would be very heavy.

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[Rocket Man]

Yeah if you want to switch covers, is very easy although be careful with top. it is quite fragile... I though you needed to remove entire assembly. you can more than swap colors by swapping the skin so to speak.

I think factory can do as one unit. though i have never tried. would be very heavy.

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I see you keep saying your top was fragile but I’ve had my 02 off three times and painted it twice including putting it on a bench and using lacquer thinner and scotchbrite to strip the old paint off. At no time did it feel like it was fragile. Now the one on my 08 Silverado, that’s the fragile one but those are known to crack in the vehicle even before they’re removed. I have never seen a NBS crack. Did you have a problem with yours? Maybe it’s had way more sun on it than mine. Regardless, these dashes seem pretty sturdy to me especially compared to others.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

I see you keep saying your top was fragile but I’ve had my 02 off three times and painted it twice including putting it on a bench and using lacquer thinner and scotchbrite to strip the old paint off. At no time did it feel like it was fragile. Now the one on my 08 Silverado, that’s the fragile one but those are known to crack in the vehicle even before they’re removed. I have never seen a NBS crack. Did you have a problem with yours? Maybe it’s had way more sun on it than mine. Regardless, these dashes seem pretty sturdy to me especially compared to others.

could be because I live in Arizona, gets stupid hot here :/

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[Rocket Man]

could be because I live in Arizona, gets stupid hot here :/

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Oh yeah, that’s probably it.

 

[BentleyArnage]

could be because I live in Arizona, gets stupid hot here :/

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People move to Arizona to prepare for an eternity in hell.

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

haha, this summet has been really bad... most of the time is only a month 6 weeks or so of really hot weather.

Problem is ppl park their cars outside though and per annum we have the most sunshine in united states.

I never liked parking my cars outside. always kept them in a garage.

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[JonnyTahoe]

People move to Arizona to prepare for an eternity in hell.

Have great weather in the winter. trust me sure beats 20 below zero.

 

[JonnyTahoe]

could be because I live in Arizona, gets stupid hot here :/

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Stupid hot sure beats stupid freezing a$$ cold any day.